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Cannoli Baked French Toast Recipe

Everything you love about sweet cannolis in the convenience of a baked french toast recipe, Cannoli Baked French Toast Recipe is a breakfast you'll look forward to eating!
Prep Time12 hours
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time12 hours 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, brioche bread pudding, brioche french toast, cannoli, cannoli breakfast bake, cannoli french toast, easy french toast, french toast bake
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 loaf sliced brioche bread
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Cannoli Filling

  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, ricotta, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
    4 large eggs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • In a decond bowl, add all the ingredients for the cannoli filling. Mix until smooth and creamy!
    8 ounces mascarpone cheese, 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Take one slice of bread and spread 2 tablespoons of the cannoli mixture. Place another slice or brioche on top. Cut into four pieces. Arrange facing up in a buttered baking dish. Repeat until all of the bread has been used.
    1 loaf sliced brioche bread
  • Pour custard over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight! This will help the custard really soak into the bread.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove cover from the baking dish. Top with mini chocolate chips. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until it is golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar!
    1 cup mini chocolate chips

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 0.5mg